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  • Yakishabu
    Japanese Hot Pot

    Yakishabu (焼きしゃぶ)

    If you are a fan of Japanese cuisine, you may have heard about yakiniku or shabushabu (Japanese hotpot). However, in today's artcle, we would like to introduce you a dish called "Yakishabu". Is it a combination of yakiniku and shabu-shab...
    July 9, 2023March 14, 2026
  • Shichimi Togarashi (七味とうがらし)
    Japanese Seasonings & Pantry

    Shichimi Togarashi (七味とうがらし)

    Shichimi Togarashi presence in Japan signifies its importance as a flavor enhancer deeply rooted in culinary traditions, adding complexity, depth, and a touch of spice to the diverse tapestry of Japanese cuisine. It holds a significant p...
    June 25, 2023January 24, 2025
  • Yokohama beer (横浜ビール)
    Kanagawa

    Yokohama beer (横浜ビール)

    As a haven for craft beer enthusiasts, Yokohama in Kanagawa prefecture has cultivated a thriving beer culture that is not to be missed. With a diverse array of local breweries and beer bars, Yokohama offers a delightful selection of craf...
    June 21, 2023January 24, 2025
  • Japanese chicken rice
    Yoshoku

    Japanese chicken rice (チキンライス)

    Traditional Japanese cuisine (or Washoku) is nowadays popular all over the world for both its appealing presentation and delightful subtle flavors. As rice is the staple food of Japan, it is not surprising that there are so many good Jap...
    June 8, 2023March 14, 2026
  • teppanyaki 鉄板焼き
    Japan

    Teppanyaki (鉄板焼き)

    Step into the sizzling world of teppanyaki, a captivating culinary tradition that has delighted palates for centuries in Japan. Picture a skilled chef masterfully grilling and cooking an array of delectable ingredients on a scorching iro...
    May 23, 2023January 24, 2025
  • Champon (ちゃんぽん)
    Other Noodles

    Nagasaki Champon (長崎ちゃんぽん)

    Pork, shrimp, squid, and cabbage hit a hot wok before the cook adds a savory, often cloudy broth and thick noodles. This is Nagasaki champon, one of Nagasaki's best-known regional dishes, from a port city on Japan's southern island of Ky...
    May 13, 2023October 9, 2026
  • wagyu steak
    Japanese Wagyu

    Wagyu beef (和牛)

    Wagyu is not just expensive beef. It is a legally defined category of Japanese cattle. Understanding that difference matters before you pay for a steak. This article covers what wagyu actually is, how the grading system works, which bran...
    May 12, 2023June 5, 2026
  • Gyunabe
    Japanese Hot Pot

    Gyunabe (牛鍋)

    Nabe (or hot pot) is a popular dish not only in Japan but also all over the world. However, have you wonder what are the features of Japanese nabe compared to hot pot from other parts of the world? In this article, we would like to intro...
    May 3, 2023March 28, 2026
  • Japanese pancake (パンケーキ)
    Bakery & Western-style Sweets

    Japanese Pancakes (パンケーキ)

    Picture a plate of pancakes so tall they wobble when the server sets them down. That jiggly stack is the Japanese pancake many travelers recognize, but it is only half the story. Japanese homes and old coffee shops have served a simpler,...
    April 29, 2023October 21, 2026
  • Junmai Sake
    Types

    Junmai Sake ( 純米酒)

    Japanese food culture is famous for its rice-centered feature. You can easily name a lot of popular dishes from rice such as sushi, onigiri, kamameshi, etc. However, today let's talk about something new other than food. We would like to ...
    April 19, 2023May 10, 2026
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    November 4, 2026
  • Glossy red Sagahonoka strawberries with a halved berry showing pale white flesh
    Sagahonoka Strawberry (さがほのか)
    November 3, 2026
  • himi udon
    Himi Udon (氷見うどん)
    November 3, 2026
  • Born Sake: hand-drawn poster of rice, ice-temperature aging room and the Born bottle with Fukui snow scenery
    Born Sake: The Fukui Brewery Known for Ice-Temperature Aging
    November 2, 2026
  • Illustration of a winter convenience store, a tray of oden with daikon, eggs and fish cakes, and a bowl of oden with a boiled egg
    How to Order Oden in Japan: A Guide to Convenience Stores and Oden Shops
    November 2, 2026
  • A bowl of taromen with shrimp, pork and vegetables in a beef-bone broth
    Taromen (たろめん)
    November 1, 2026
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